What is .berlin?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .berlin on January 8, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on October 31, 2013.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 3 name servers for .berlin, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .berlin haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.berlin).
.berlin FAQ
What does .berlin mean?
.berlin is a generic top-level domain named for the word "berlin", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .berlin used for?
.berlin is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .berlin?
None. .berlin is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .berlin domain extension?
dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG operates .berlin as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .berlin created?
.berlin was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 8, 2014.
Is .berlin a valid domain?
Yes. .berlin is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .berlin addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .berlin domain?
.berlin names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG's policy if you're unsure.
Is .berlin DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .berlin.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 7, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
